Whirlpool The Ice Collection provides a high-end alternative to … Whirlpool The Ice Collection provides a high-end alternative to stainless with pure white appliances featuring a contemporary aesthetic, linear appliance handles, and larger expanses of glass for better visibility. www.whirlpool.com
Whirlpool The Ice Collection provides a high-end alternative to … Whirlpool The Ice Collection provides a high-end alternative to stainless with pure white appliances featuring a contemporary aesthetic, linear appliance handles, and larger expanses of glass for better visibility. www.whirlpool.com
Whirlpool The Ice Collection provides a high-end alternative to … Whirlpool The Ice Collection provides a high-end alternative to stainless with pure white appliances featuring a contemporary aesthetic, linear appliance handles, and larger expanses of glass for better visibility. www.whirlpool.com
Fleetwood introduced thermal glass swing doors that feature the … Fleetwood introduced thermal glass swing doors that feature the durable technology and industrial look that residential architects and custom builders seek from the company. An interesting note: because of high architect involvement, the company has gone from primarily producing commercial products to almost 90 percent residential. www.fleetwoodusa.net
Fleetwood also added an outdoor version of its hidden track. A d… Fleetwood also added an outdoor version of its hidden track. A drain pan with water outlets allows the track to sit flush with tile, concrete, or other indoor/outdoor flooring. www.fleetwoodusa.net
Velux Eliminating complex wiring challenges and providing homeo… Velux Eliminating complex wiring challenges and providing homeowners with tax rebates, the new solar-powered operable skylight from Velux can be opened and closed 100 times with one full charge of the integrated battery. A rain sensor automatically closes the remote-controlled skylight and a built-in fail-safe feature prevents opening if the battery is too low to subsequently close the skylight. www.veluxusa.com
Velux also added solar-powered operation to its integrated elect… Velux also added solar-powered operation to its integrated electronic shades. Also qualifying for tax rebates, the shades come in more than 80 colors and patterns. www.veluxusa.com
Kolbe Windows & Doors Large-expanse sliding and accordion d… Kolbe Windows & Doors Large-expanse sliding and accordion doors from Kolbe now offer more expansive views with fewer obstructions thanks to the company's new low-profile 3-inch door sills. www.kolbe-kolbe.com
Fitting Kolbe's contemporary door styles, the Dallas handle offe… Fitting Kolbe's contemporary door styles, the Dallas handle offers a clean geometric look in a brushed or polished nickel finish. www.kolbe-kolbe.com
Leviton Every client will want these USB charging receptacles f… Leviton Every client will want these USB charging receptacles from Leviton. Two USB ports charge a variety of electronics and sensors inside the receptacle monitor exactly how much power to provide devices. www.leviton.com
The USB receptacles are available in a variety of colors and can… The USB receptacles are available in a variety of colors and can be retrofit into any standard outlet. The company expects to offer a four-device charging option by the end of the year. www.leviton.com
Omnia The new Prodigy collection from Omnia combines durable br… Omnia The new Prodigy collection from Omnia combines durable brass components with stylish plating in finishes appropriate for many different tastes and styles. Making the hardware line even more customizable, the backplates and handles can be mixed and matched. www.omniaindustries.com
Heatilator Providing ambiance and warmth to any room, the Simpl… Heatilator Providing ambiance and warmth to any room, the Simplifyre Modern electric fireplace updates the old-fashioned hearth with a high-tech light show. Either the flames or the ambient backlighting change colors at the press of a remote-controlled button. Select a black or white glass surround in 58- or 36-inch widths. www.heatilator.com
Daltile Glass mosaics in textured and mixed-material blends are… Daltile Glass mosaics in textured and mixed-material blends are all the rage for Daltile accent and wall tile collections. This Fanfare Intertwine uses slivers of arched glass in six different color blends to add texture to kitchen backsplashes or bathroom trim. www.daltile.com
Another new product from Daltile is this linear blend of glass a… Another new product from Daltile is this linear blend of glass and natural stone pieces stacked in an asymmetrical pattern. www.daltile.com
Daltile's take on milkglass with a variegated pattern also can b… Daltile's take on milkglass with a variegated pattern also can be used as a room accent or whole wall covering. www.daltile.com
Kohler The touchless Sensate kitchen faucet from Kohler uses so… Kohler The touchless Sensate kitchen faucet from Kohler uses sophisticated design and technology to generate hands-free operation. By placing the sensors within the arch, only deliberate movements of the hands or any object will start or stop the water flow. www.kohler.com
Sherwin-Williams Harmony zero-VOC paints will now reduce toxic … Sherwin-Williams Harmony zero-VOC paints will now reduce toxic formaldehyde that might be off-gassing from carpets, cabinets, and adhesives in the home. The same odor-eliminating technology recently was enhanced to combat several aldehyde compounds in the air. Third-party GreenGuard testing backs up the company's claims. www.sherwin-williams.com
Look for Sherwin-Williams' dry-erase coatings, which will be ava… Look for Sherwin-Williams' dry-erase coatings, which will be available only to professional contractors, remodelers, and painters within the next two months. Two coats of this clear finish will turn any wall into a fun and useful dry-erase surface. www.sherwin-williams.com
Marretti Italian-crafted stair systems from Marretti are now av… Marretti Italian-crafted stair systems from Marretti are now available in several additional lavish styles. Choose from wood treads with sculptural steel railings or old-world stone formed into a space-age style. www.marrettistairs.com
Marretti Italian-crafted stair systems from Marretti are now av… Marretti Italian-crafted stair systems from Marretti are now available in several additional lavish styles. Choose from wood treads with sculptural steel railings or old-world stone formed into a space-age style. www.marrettistairs.com
The International Builders’ Show overtook Las Vegas this week and included an improved selection of refined products and numerous sessions aimed at custom builders. After two days of scouring the show floor for cool new offerings, we’ve gathered together the cream-of-the-crop in this slideshow. Our top finds include textured glass tiles, stylish appliances, clever USB charging receptacles, futuristic fireplaces, and much more!
